Washing machine



April 3, 1928.

J. E. RUFFNER WASHING MACHINE Filed Jan. 25, 1927 Patented Apr. 3, 1928.

JAMES ELMER RUFFNEB, OFJEAN'NETTE, PENNSYLVANIA.

WASHING MACHINE.

Application filed January 25, 1927. Serial No. 163,452.

This invention relates to washing machines and it is primarily an objectof the invention to provide a device of this kind especially designedand adapted for use in connection a with articles for infant wear.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a device of this kindwherein the articles to be cleansed are efiect'ively agitated in amanner and a cleansing fluid w caused to circulate therethro'ughresulting in efi'ective cleansing of the articles.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in thecombination and arrangement of the several parts of my imh' provedwashing machine whereby certain important advantages are attained andthe device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise moreconvenient and advantaeous for use, as will be hereinafter more 22 fullyset forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter bedefinitelyrclaimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, ll will nowproceed to 'describe the same with reference to the accompanyingdrawing, wherein Figure 1 is a view partly in section and partly inelevation illustrating a washing machine constructed in accordance withan so embodiment of my invention, an associated support beingfragmentarily indicated by broken lines; Figure 2 is tially on the asectional view taken substanline 22 of Figure 1, with the sup ort and ahose connection indicated by bro en lines.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawing, my improved machine comprisesa receptacle R of requisite dimensions and preferably formed in thefashion of a bucket, said receptacle being provided at its upper partwith the diametrically opposed ears 1 to which a suitable bail isadapted to be attached. The side wall2 of the bucket in relatively closeproximity to its upper or open end is provided with the diametricallyop-v posed openings 8, each of said openings being of a material lengthin a direction cir- I cumferentially of the wall 2. Each of theseopenings 3 is in communication with the upper portion of an exteriorconduit 4 carried by the wall 2, said conduits 4 having their lowerportions connected by a conduit 5 extending radially across the bottom 6of .55 the receptaele R and arranged exteriorly thereof The centralportion of the conduit 5 is provided with a discharge opening 7 definedby a depending sleeve 8. The bottom 6 of the receptacle R at its-axialcenter and at a point directly above the discharge opening 7 is providedwith a drain opening 9 which is normally closed by the plug 10. Thelower portion of the receptacle R is provided with an interiorcontinuous shoulder 11 formed by an inserted ring or hoop 12 whichprovides a support for a perforated false bottom 14. This bottom 14; atits axial center is provided with an upstanding conoidal block 15 whichprovides a bearing for the inserted end portion of a dasher D. Thisdasher D comprises an elongated stem 16 provided at its lower portionwith the oppositely directed paddles or blades 17 and the hub portion 18of the blades in the outer face thereof is provided with a pocket orrecess 19 which substantially snugly receives the block 15. By thismeans the dasher D is efiectively maintained in applied position withinthe receptacle to facilitate its desired functioning upon rotation.

The upper portion of the stem 16 is suitably supported by the appliedlid L for the receptacle. This lid L may be constructed in any mannerdesired. The false bottom 14: is

spaced from the bottom 6 proper of the receptacle and in communicationwith such space 20 is a nipple 21 to which is adapted to be coupledahose line 22 indicated by broken lines. This hose line is also adaptedto be coupled to a water faucet of a bath fixture or other water supplyunder pressure.

In practice, my improved machine is placed within the opening of atoilet seat, commode or the like and the hose line 22 connected to thenipple 21 and to a bath tub faucet or other water supply under pressure.The articles to be cleansed are then placed within the receptacle Bafter which the water is turned on., The dasher -D is then turned orrocked eight or ten times resulting in effective cleansing of all refusefrom the articles. The water as it passes through the nipple 21 entersthe space 20 and up through the perforated false bottom 14. As the waterrises upwardly within the receptacle Rit will carry the loosened refuseupwardly and-as the water passes or disischarged 3 ing, a dasherworkindg ceptacle to has been carried off, the flow of water through thenipple 21 is closed whereupon soap or other cleansing agent-is placed 3.This results in an efliective rinsing of the articles.

The dasher D may be rotated or rocked in any manner preferred but, asherein disclosed, I provide the upper end portion of the stem 16 with anoperating handle 23.

- The bottom 6 of the receptacle has depending therefrom, and securedthereto in any desired manner, the blocks 23. These blocks 23, as hereindisclosed, are diametrically'opposedand in quartered relation to theconduit 5 with the bottom faces of the blocks 23' substantially coplanarwith the under face of the conduit 5. By this means the device in itsentirety is firmly placed upon the toilet seat or the like.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a.washing machine constructed in accordance with my invention isparticularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience andfacility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will alsobe obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change andmodification without departing from the principles and spirit thereofand for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself tothe precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shownin carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

1. A washing machine comprising a receptacle having substantiallyopposed openmgs in the upper portion of its side wall, conduits carriedby such side wall of the receptacle and leading downwardly from theopenings, another conduit extending across the bottom of the receptacleand with which the first named conduits communicate, the central portionof the last named conduit being provided with a within the receptacle,and means for a mitting liquid under pressure within the lower portionof the reprovide the continuous upward of the liquid in the receptacle,rising within the receptacle movement 1 said liqui carryingoff, throughthe conduits matter loosened from the articles being cleansed within thereceptacle.

2. A washing machine comprising a receptacle having substantiallyopposed openings in the upper portion of its sidewall, conduits carriedby such side wall-of the receptacle and leading downwardly from ,the

.tacle, and means for discharging liquid undischarge open:

openings, another conduit extending across the bottom of the receptacleand with which the first named conduits communicate, the central portionof the last named conduit being provided with a discharge opening, adasher working within the receptacle, the bottom of the receptacle beingprovided with a drain opening, means for closing such drain opening, andmeans for admitting liquid underpressure within the lower portion of thereceptacle to provide the continuous upward movement of. the liquid inthe receptacle, said'liquid rising within'the receptacle carrying ofithrough the conduits v matter loosened from the articles, being cleansedwithin the receptacle.

3. A washing machine comprisina a receptacle having substantiallyopposed 'openings in the upper portion of its side wall, conduitscarried by such side wall of the receptacle and leading downwardly fromthe openings, another conduit extending across the bottom of thereceptacle and with which the first named conduits communicate, thecentral portion of the last named conduit being provided with adischarge opening, a dasher working within the receptacle, a perforatedfalse bottom within the receptacle spaced from the bottom proper of therecepder pressure within the receptacle below the false bottom to wardmovement of'the liquid in the receptacle, said liquid rising within thereceptaclecarrying off through the conduits matter loosened from thearticles being cleansed within the receptacle. r

4. A washing machine comprisin areceptacle having substantially opposeopenings in the upper portion of conduits carried by such side wall ofthe receptacle and leading downwardly from the openings, another conduitextending across the bottom of the receptacle and with which the firstnamed conduits communicate, the 1 central portion of the last namedconduit being provided with a discharge opening, a dasher working withinthe receptacle, a perforated false bottom within the receptacle spacedfrom .the bottom proper of the re- 5 ceptacle, said false bottomproviding a support for the dasher, and means for discharging liquidunder pressure within the receptacle below the false bottom to providethe continuous upward movement of the liquid 5. A washing machine.comprisin a receptacle having substantially oppose openings in the upperportion of its side wall, conduits carried by such side wall of thereceptacle and leading downwardly from the openings, another conduitextending across-13o provide the continuous upx its side wall,

the bottom of the receptacle and with which the first named conduitscommunicate, the central portion of the last named conduit beingprovided with a discharge opening, a dasher working within thereceptacle, 9. perforated false bottom Within the receptacle spaced fromthe bottom proper of the recep- 133016,!111 upstanding block carried bythe central portion of the false bottom, the dasher having a recessreceiving such block when the dasher is in working position, and meansfor dischargin liquid under pressure within the .receptacle iielow thefalse bottom to provide the continuous upward movement of the liquid inthe receptacle, said liquid rising within the receptacle carrying offthrough the conduits matter loosened from the articles being cleansedwithin the receptacle.

6. A washing machine comprising a receptacle, a discharge conduitleading from the upper portion of the receptacle and discharging at apoint therebelow, means for admitting fluid under pressure within thelower portion of the receptacle to efiect a continuous upward flow ofthe fluid within the receptacle for discharge through the conduit, andmeans for agitating within the receptacle the articles to be cleansed,the rising of the fluid within the receptacle carrying ofi matter freedfrom the articles.

Intestimony whereof I hereunto afiix my signature.

JAMES E. RUFFNEB.

